3/1 08:005
Who: 3/1 CAV
WHEN: 011457SEP09
What: IDF (Confirmed)- Ineffective
Where: Ninewah Province Mosul, LSA DIamondback, 38S LF 34031 19057
How: At 011457SEP09, BDOC called 3/1 CAV reported an audible explosion from Tower-30 and on Diamondback. FECC received an acquisition that met the parameters of a 107 mm; RCS: -20, VEL: 286 with a POO: 38S LF 3825 2186 and a POI: 38S LF 3266 1823 . Blackjack SWT was ordered to the POO and identified scorch marks on the ground. BDOC's Force Protection moved to the POI and Diamondback but could not confirm any impact sites. IA escorted 2/HHB/2-82 to the POO and beleive the scorch marks were from a pile of burnt tires.
UPDATE: At 011710SEP09, BDOC reported that they found the round at Iraqi airfield. they are currently sending forcepro to secure the round at LF 34031 19057 MTF
UPDATE: At 011500SEP09 EOD reports finding 57 mm mortar at POI.
AQ: Q-36 12A, TGT QJ8222
Rounds Acquired: 1
Type: 57 mm
POO: 38S LF 32660 18230
POI: 38S LF 34031 19057
S2 Assessmnet: 57mm rockets are the most common form of munitions used for attacks on base. Based on previous reports, this attacks probably originated from the East side of the river IVO Domize Somer neighborhood.
EOD Assessment: Team 1-2 responded to an IDF Post Blast ISO BDOC, IVO 38S LF 34031 19057. Guard Tower 52 on FOB Diamondback witnessed a rocket impact at approximately 011500CSEP09. Team located rocket motor approximately 10 meters away from blast seat. Rocket motor belonged to a 57mm improvised rocket. back Azimuth was 55 degrees. Lead pellets were found in the blast seat and inside the rocket motor. Blast seat measured 18x18x6 inches deep denoting a main charge of less than 5 pounds. Rocket motor turned over to WIT 2 for further exploitation. No other explosive hazards found.
BDA:none
REPORT STATUS:
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